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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,335.42, 602,120.88 and 245,337.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,335.42, 602,120.88 and 245,337.42 is: 338,553.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,335.42 : 602,120.88 = 245,337.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,335.42/602,120.88 = 245,337.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,335.42x = 602,120.88 × 245,337.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,335.42x = 147,722,783,227.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,722,783,227.33/436,335.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,553.27

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